There are several ways to escape the summer heat. The first is to buy an air conditioner, but this is expensive. The second is to hang blinds in the room. This is more profitable, but the product is not durable. In addition, it needs to be looked after regularly. The third is to stick a film that would protect from sunlight. The method is the cheapest, takes little time, and anyone can do it. More than one video has been made on how to apply solar control film to a window, but the main aspects of transforming the room are covered below.

Features of film against heat and sun

We are not talking about aluminum foil, but about film. The first is opaque, the second has one transparent side. When installed, this edge faces the inside of the room.

The film can be applied to the window both from the outside and from the inside. It is made from metallized polyethylene terephthalate, at the final stage of production it is a mirror. The transparency of sun protection products varies, and the service life when applied externally is estimated at 2-3 years. If you glue transparent foil to the inside of the window, durability increases significantly.

The virtues of the sun protective film(besides the function implied by the name) are:

high degree of light and heat reflection;
prevention of fading of furniture, interior items, expensive items sensitive to sun exposure;
the ability to protect yourself from prying eyes from the street.

Some users noted negative side products - difficulty transmitting ultraviolet rays, which has a bad effect on indoor plants. But even if you cover them from the sun with film, required quantity light and heat will still reach the foliage and soil, allowing the flowers to develop normally.

Product installation instructions

To properly stick the film on the window, you will need the following tools, which are usually found in every home:

detergent/cleaner for windows and mirror surfaces;
water spray (liquid spray);
rubber or plastic spatula (cotton and viscose fabric);
stationery knife.

There are two ways to install solar control film. The first is not reliable and involves gluing the product to adhesive tape, adhesive tape, or fixing it to the frame with buttons. It is better to stick the film on the window using a special solution.

Sequential installation of a sun protection product includes the following steps:

Washing the window.

A special product is used. It is better to wash the surface on both sides.

Preparation of the solution.

He is a mixture liquid soap and water. There is no need to shake it vigorously, as excessive foaming will occur. The mixture is prepared in a spray bottle and then sprayed. The properties of the soap will allow you to properly glue the film, moving it to the required position.

Aligning the film on the window.

The sun protection product is applied to the surface and moved to the desired position. When it “sits”, you need to take a spatula and smooth the film from the center to the edges with gentle movements. This will remove the bubbles. When the surface becomes perfectly flat and smooth, leave it until completely dry.

Removing excess edges.

If the workpiece of the required size was not cut out before gluing, you can separate the excess parts of the material after the film has dried.

It is advisable not to make the template strictly according to the size of the window, since it may shrink after drying.

Features of installation of anti-vandal films

There are products that can not only protect the room from the sun, but also prevent penetration from the outside, and also make the glass more resistant to mechanical damage.

Anti-vandal films are used mainly in banks, museums, shopping centers, institutions where expensive and valuable items are located, however, they can find a place for themselves, for example, in a luxurious country cottage.

Structurally, the product differs from sun protection, so the technology for applying it to the surface is somewhat different. The composition with which the film is fixed to the window is indicated on the label or in the instructions. Also, complete drying takes much longer, ranging from 2 to 4 months. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the mechanical impact on the anti-vandal foil during this period is minimal.

The user will extend the life of his windows with thin film applied if he takes into account the following recommendations:

it is better to choose a product that is as opaque as possible (except when the windows face north or onto an area heavily shaded by trees);
It is not advisable to wet the film during the first month after complete drying; later treatment with detergents will not compromise the integrity of the windows and will not affect the durability of the product;
Owners who are concerned about the health and safety of their children or pets should take a closer look at the vandal-proof type of foil - in addition to protecting against burglary, it reduces the risk of damage from glass fragments.

To escape from summer heat, you can go different ways. If residents decide to glue solar control film to the windows of their apartment. They will guess with the fastest, most profitable and very in an efficient way. All that remains is to choose the right type of product without making a mistake with its transparency. It's worth a few minutes of work to ensure that the room is always comfortable.

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The process of gluing film to windows is not complicated, but it requires experience and compliance with the procedure for gluing film to windows. You can actually apply the film yourself. To do this, we publish instructions for sticking (installing) film on windows yourself. These instructions allow you to stick all types of window film.

Instructions for self-installation (sticker) of film on windows

We glue (install) the film only from inside the room. It should not be exposed to rain or snow.
Take accurate measurements of the glass to be covered and draw up a cutting map (i.e. plan how you will cut the film).
Using scissors or a utility knife, cut pieces of film based on the cutting card. The size of a piece of film should be 2 cm in width and length larger than the glass on which this piece is glued. You will trim off this excess at the very end of the film sticker.
Prepare an alkaline solution that you will use to wash the glass before installation. Recipe for a solution for preparing a window for tinting: 50 ml of detergent (for example, fairy or baby shampoo) per 1.5 liters of water.
Moisten the glass with an alkaline solution and use a rubber spatula to go over the surface of the glass. Drive away water and dirt. Move the scraper along the glass surface from left to right and from top to bottom.
Re-wet the glass and use a rubber-and-metal squeegee, such as the kind sold for cleaning car windows, to push all the water down from the glass.
Wet the glass heavily with an alkaline solution and spray water in front of the glass so that all the dust near the glass cannot settle on the wet glass.
Remove the protective layer from the prepared piece of tinted film. Tip: stick tape on both sides of the corner and pull the tape in different directions.
Immediately as you remove the protective layer, spray the adhesive layer with an alkaline solution. This will neutralize the glue and allow the film to move across the glass while it is being applied.
Place the top corners of the film on the glass. Fix them and smooth them. Fold down the bottom corners of the film and allow the film to adhere to the glass.
Distribute the film over the glass, avoiding folds and creases. And starting from the center, use a rubber spatula to remove the water from under the film. Movements should be short, no more than 20 cm. Start each movement from the place where the film is stuck and move towards the edge of the film.
Use a utility knife to trim off the excess film around the edges.
If dust particles or hairs are visible under the film, remove them as quickly as possible. To do this, lift the edge closest to the speck, remove the speck and wet the film. If the speck is barely noticeable, we advise you not to remove it, as the film becomes electrified from smoothing and begins to attract specks from the air. And there is a chance that by removing one speck you will get several new ones.
This completes the installation of the film on the windows. Do not wash the film within 5 days after its installation. In the future, windows can be washed with detergents without abrasive particles (for example, window cleaning liquid can be washed, but cleaning powder cannot).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Do you provide car tinting?

No. We do not tint cars.

Is it possible to install protective film on glass outside?

This makes no sense. The reinforcing coating should always be located on the side opposite to the possible impact. In addition, the film should not be exposed to atmospheric influences. Ideal place for film - in the inter-glass space (inside the double-glazed window).

Is there a film through which I will see but not me?

In principle, films with one-sided transparency do not exist, but the use of mirror metallized films allows one to achieve a similar effect. Moreover, this becomes possible if you are on the less illuminated side. That is, if you are indoors and there is bright sun outside, from the street the surface of the glass will look mirror-like. If in dark time turn on the lights in the room for a day - silhouettes will be visible from the street.

What problems may arise when applying film to glass yourself?

If you do not properly prepare the window for pasting, the film will stick with defects (there will be specks and bubbles under the film).
If you make mistakes in cutting, you may not have enough film for all the windows, or you will have to add strips of film to the windows, which will greatly spoil the appearance.

Is it possible to book and tint glass at the same time?

Can. There are explosion-proof and at the same time tinting films. Thickness 125 microns and 54% solar energy reflection - Solarblock Safety IR-cut 5050 .

Do glasses with film installed on them require special care?

No special care is required for the tint film. The film has a scratch-resistant layer, so it can be washed with any cleaning agent that does not contain abrasives.

Can protective film replace grilles?

Yes, if the purpose of installing bars is to prevent unauthorized entry into the premises. A blow with a hard object to glass with an impact-resistant film punches a hole in it approximately the same size as the impact weapon. It will take considerable time to widen the gap necessary to gain access to the interior of the room. This means that security staff have the opportunity to respond to an alarm and prevent a crime. In addition, any object thrown into glass with an armor film, be it a stone, a grenade or a Molotov cocktail, bounces off and remains outside. If there is a need to leave the room through a window (for example, in case of fire), then such glass can be easily squeezed out from the inside.

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Covering windows with film: what it does and how it’s done

Few people want to become the hero of the show “Behind the Glass.” But life in own home or on the first floor of a high-rise building does not exclude such a possibility. The reason may be simple forgetfulness or simply a reluctance to curtain the windows during the day. But you can solve this problem once and for all, and self-adhesive window film will help you do this.

I had such a need from the moment residents moved into the house built nearby. And along with it comes the need to study the types of films and methods of gluing them.

Which film to choose

In principle, I am a rather prudent woman, and I took care of sun protection when I ordered new windows. Ours are energy-saving, with a UV filter. And tulle on them is an excellent remedy for prying prying eyes.

But not so long ago we were lucky enough to buy a plastic front door. Glazed. But completely transparent. Since the door non-standard sizes to order it would have cost twice as much, but they took this one without quibbling.

In fact, there are two problems: the neighbors' windows opposite and visitors, who are not always welcome, but there is no opportunity to pretend that we are not at home. They see us. But we need to see who is behind the door, while remaining invisible ourselves. Did you explain it clearly?

Here is a mirror self-adhesive film that would cope with this task: uninvited guest will only admire his own reflection, and meanwhile we will make grimaces behind the glass. When the lights are on, of course, it won’t work, but in the evening we curtain the windows and close the first door leading to the veranda.

Yes, that's how bad we are. But closer to the point - it’s time to choose a film and learn how to glue it. Because calling a specialist for such a volume of work is simply ridiculous.

Sun protection

Sun protection films (including car films) are the most popular. With their help you can:

Regulate the penetration of sunlight into the room, as they have different degrees of transparency.

This is wonderful protection of curtains and upholstery upholstered furniture from burnout, and house plants - from the aggressive effects of ultraviolet rays.
And also the ability to maintain a comfortable air temperature in the room, as they reflect UV rays from the street and infrared heat from the room, allowing you to save on air conditioning and heating.

Decorative

Self-adhesive film for windows can be colored, mirrored, matte, stained glass, or have an ornament or pattern on the surface.

Protective (anti-vandal)

Such films are multifunctional and can protect not only from light and prying eyes, but also from specific actions. Namely:

From fragments. Even If the glass manages to break, it will not shatter into small pieces that can cause significant injury. Relevant for families with small children;
From penetration. In general, glass sealed with film is very difficult to break, especially if you choose a material of the highest protection class A3 0.6 mm, capable of withstanding an impact of 9.5 J or 182 kg/cm 2 . The maximum that an attacker can achieve is the appearance of cracks on the glass. There are thinner films, with less impressive characteristics: A1 with a thickness of 0.24 mm and A2 with a thickness of 0.412 mm.

From vibration of sound waves. Simply put, you can protect yourself from wiretapping with your own hands. It's unlikely to be necessary ordinary people– just for information.
From a bullet from a pneumatic or traumatic weapon. Also, just in case.
From the spread of fire. If the glass breaks in a fire, the film will not allow air from the street to enter the room, so the flame will spread at a lower speed.

We don’t have small children, we don’t have enemies either, but from hacking glass door can be protected. Therefore, we choose a protective mirror film without a decorative pattern with a metal coating.

By the way, it can be aluminum, titanium, bronze, nickel and even silver; the price and color depend on the type of spraying, and the strength, light permeability and quality depend on its density and the number of film layers.

Self-sticking

Since I always glue the wallpaper in the house myself, I think I can handle this job, since gluing the film to the window is only a little more difficult. And the technology is very similar. Of course, if you took the glass out, processed it, and then put it back in place, it would be easier, but I won’t risk it.

Preparation

TO preparatory work include cleaning, creating suitable conditions and preparing everything that is required in the process itself.

I didn’t mention anything about cleaning: before work, you really need to not only thoroughly wash the glass so that there are no stains or streaks left on it that will be buried under the film, but also make sure that there is no dust in the air. settling on the glass and adhesive base film, it both worsens the quality of adhesion and spoils the appearance.

Therefore, in addition to wet cleaning, it is advisable to periodically humidify the air near the window from a sprayer. The surfaces to be joined must be wetted in any case, so this will not harm.

The entire room needs to be cleaned

Another sprayer for soapy water;
Detergent or baby shampoo;
Stationery;
Soft spatula for smoothing the film;
Paper towels or microfiber cloths.

It remains to make sure that air temperature in the operation area is above five and below thirty degrees- the instructions require this so that the glue does not dry too quickly, but also not for too long.

Execution

The first thing to do is to thoroughly wash the window or door on both sides using a soft detergent, rinse it and rub until the streaks disappear.

Then we unroll the film and adjust the cutting to get less waste. If the glass is large, you need to measure it in advance and try to find a film of the required width to avoid joints.

IN clean water add baby shampoo, Fairy or other detergent - two or three drops per half liter is enough to ensure the film slides over the surface. Just don’t shake the mixture too much - we don’t need foam at all. Pour the working fluid into a spray bottle.
For gluing anti-vandal film, ordinary soap solution may not fit. Therefore, we look at the instructions, which describe the preparation of a working solution that can dissolve the adhesive base.
Cut a piece from the roll required sizes with a small allowance in length and width, and only after that, laying it on flat surface, remove the protective layer from the adhesive side, wetting the freed surface with soapy water from a spray bottle. We spray the glass with it.
Now let's talk about how to glue film onto window glass. It must be carefully and slowly lifted, holding the top edge, and applied as accurately as possible to the opening. Slowly - because sudden movements often lead to bending of the film, and it sticks to itself. It is almost impossible to unstick the glued areas without damaging the material; this piece will simply have to be thrown away.

If this step is done without incident, then it will be easier, since the film glides well on wet glass and can be moved to achieve the desired position. And only after that you can begin to drive the water out from under it.
If you know how to glue wallpaper, then you know perfectly well how to stick it without bubbles: to do this, use a spatula from the middle to the edges to make smooth movements with pressure. And in order not to scratch the film, the spatula must be moistened with water. The squeezed out liquid is wiped off with a soft cloth.

Now you can trim off the excess film - it will no longer budge.

All. All you have to do is wait for it to dry completely. This will take from two weeks for regular film, up to 3-4 months for protective film. . During this time, it is better not to touch the surface., even if bubbles appear on it. They will disappear on their own.

But then no precautions are needed, the glass can be washed and wiped as usual. They say that washing windows with film is even easier than without it.

Conclusion

The video in this article shows the entire gluing process in detail and it seems that nothing could be simpler. But it only seems so. If I needed to cover all the windows in the house, I would invite specialists without hesitation for a minute. It’s somehow even awkward to bother people because of one door, I’ll try it myself.

And, of course, I will be grateful to those who have already successfully completed this task, and will tell you in the comments about the nuances that may arise in the process.

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Date of publication: 09/12/2016

Correctly installing solar control film on a window is a labor-intensive process that requires special tools, professional skills and experience. It is best to entrust the tinting or installation of protective film to qualified installers who know all the nuances of this operation and provide a guarantee for their work.

But if you decide to stick the solar control film on the window yourself, read the instructions on how to do it correctly. Only properly installed film will last as long as possible and will look flawless.

Tools for installing solar control film on a window

To install the film, use the following set of tools:


SCRAPS	Designed for mechanical cleaning glass We recommend taking it. They remove all contaminants (dried paint, stuck particles) without leaving scratches on the glass surface.
STREET CLEANER AND WASHERS	The scraper holder (SMT-12) helps remove installation and cleaning solutions from the surface of glass and film.
FORCINGAND	We offer to buy DELUXE distillations: With their help, the film will “lay” well on the glass.
ADDITIONAL TOOL	To stick the solar control film on the window, you will also need the following tool: ruler (1.5 m); square; marker (SMT-32) or pencil; sprayer (manual or pump); paper napkins (lint-free); neutral shampoo; sponge. It is advisable to use filtered or distilled water for film installation. It should not contain any mechanical impurities (sand, rust).

It is important to use tools from proven brands. Homemade and low-quality devices leave scratches, air bubbles and other defects on the glass.

How to glue sun protection film to glass: instructions

This procedure includes a number of sequential activities. First of all, you need to prepare the room in which the film will be installed. It should be: dry, clean and protected from drafts so that small particles of dust from the air do not get under the film. The temperature in the room is not higher than +30°C and not lower than +10°C. Recommended air humidity is from 20 to 80%.

Detailed instructions on how to properly apply solar control film to windows:

Stage No. 1. Open the films

The film is cut using a ruler, square and cutting knife on a perfectly flat table. The width and length of the sheet must correspond to the dimensions of the glass + 10 mm for cutting on each side (or 15 mm when installing the film on a double-glazed window in a window structure).

If you plan to tint several windows at once, use a marker to number each cut piece in accordance with the window layout. This will help avoid mistakes and save time.

Stage No. 2. Glass cleaning

To thoroughly clean the glass surface, you need:

✓ Make a solution: mix 0.5 liters of water with 3-4 drops of neutral shampoo. The proportion may vary depending on the hardness of the water.

✓ Pour the solution into a sprayer and spray the liquid onto the glass. Rub the soap solution with a sponge over the surface of the glass.

✓ Clean the glass from adhering particles, dried paint and remaining dirt. To do this you will need a scraper with a metal blade. Cleaning must be done in 2 directions: vertical and horizontal.

✓ Wipe the edges of the glass with a paper towel to remove dirt and dust.

✓ Spray the previously prepared solution onto the glass again. Walk 3-4 times along the glass surface with a rubber wiper in horizontal and vertical directions. After each pass, it is recommended to wash the instrument with a clean solution.

✓ Do not use to clean glass ready-made products, containing ammonia (for example, "Mr. Muscle"). Leftovers ammonia can deactivate the adhesive on the film and it will not stick well.

After these procedures have been completed, you can begin to glue the solar control film onto the window.

Stage No. 3. Installation (rolling) of film

To install the film you need:

✓ Spray the solution generously from a spray bottle onto the desired piece of film and the surface of the glass. When removing the protective layer, this will reduce the ingress of dust onto the adhesive to a minimum.

✓ Layer the sun protection film starting from the corner, i.e. remove part of the protective lavsan. Next, continuing to moisten the opening adhesive base with the solution, slowly and as carefully as possible remove the lavsan from the entire sheet. It is advisable to use two people to separate the material: one holds the corners of the film from above (be sure to wet your fingers with soapy water so that there are no fingerprints left on the corners of the film!), the other wets and removes the protective layer. If there is no assistant: spray the glass with the solution, apply a film to it and carefully remove the lavsan, remembering to constantly wet it.

✓ Place the film on the glass with the adhesive side and wet the outside of the material to ensure good glide of the tool. Next, you need to carefully smooth the film with a rubber wiper, expelling the water from under the sheet.

✓ Remove remaining liquid with polyurethane distillation. The tool should be moved from the center to the edges, without missing a single section. The more effort you put into squeezing out the moisture, the faster the film will dry.

✓ Trim the edges of the film at an angle of 15°-20° using a cutting knife. There should be a distance of 3-5 mm from the edges of the glass to the edges of the film. The gap increases depending on the thickness of the material: the thicker, the larger. When tinting glass that will subsequently be assembled into a double-glazed window, you need to find out in advance the dimensions of the design distance. This will help make the correct gap.

✓ Roll the edges of the sheet by pressing and press them using a forcing wrapped in several layers of napkins or just napkins.

The final stage is to put the glass to dry if gluing occurs in the window production. This will take several days. About a day after installing the solar control film on the window, you should inspect the work and, if necessary, correct defects.

If you need to dry several glasses with film, it is recommended to arrange them so that there is a gap between them for ventilation (i.e., do not dry in a “pack”).

How to eliminate defects after installing solar control film on windows?

During and after installing the film on glass, the following troubles may arise:

Bubbles (lenses) of water . You can try to squeeze out the remaining moisture to the nearest edge of the material by squeezing. If the glue has already hardened, you need to pierce the swollen area with a needle and carefully remove the liquid.
Fogging and appearance of cloudy spots on the film . Is a visual effect, not an installation defect! Appears due to the fact that a soap solution remains under the film. Minor cloudiness evaporates through micropores in the material after a few days of exposure sunlight and warmth.
Fast adhesion of film to glass . If installation is carried out with high temperature on hot surface, the film will very quickly “stick” to the glass and thus make smoothing difficult. In case of heat, we recommend spraying the adhesive layer and glass more generously with the solution. In this case, the lavsan is removed as the material is rolled in.
Garbage under the film. Large amounts of debris cannot be removed; re-gluing is required.

Remember, glass with film can be passed through washing machine on window production or wash after 3-7 days.

This instruction tells you how to install the film on flat glass. The process of tinting spherical car windows is much more complicated. There you will need another tool and a hair dryer (blower). If you still have questions about how to apply solar control film to the glass of a window, contact the installation department of Global Fusion Ukraine by phone.

How to glue solar control film to a window quickly and reliably? The answer to the question is of interest to many urban and rural residents, since ultraviolet radiation causes a lot of discomfort in warm time year. In such situations, the use of protective equipment becomes appropriate. It is possible to perform the procedure yourself if you have instructions and free time. The guide is suitable for a private house or apartment for plastic and wooden windows.

Types of solar control film

Matte. It is used mainly indoors for installation on partitions and doors. With its help, a decrease in transparency and light penetration is achieved.
Mirror. Placed on glass to directly reflect the sun and prevent the room from heating up.

Gluing mirror protection allows you to create a surface with one-way visibility. Thus, it will be possible not only to prevent heating of the room, but also to improve the protection of the home from unnecessary attention from strangers.

Features of film against heat and sun

Some people, instead of protective equipment, use ordinary aluminum foil or a curtain made from it. This approach is effective, but does not provide sufficient lighting in the house and visibility. In such cases, it is better to stick a special mirror coating. It can be applied externally or internally depending on the configuration. The products are made of metallized polyethylene terephthalate and have a service life of two to three to four years. The best option considered tinting for gluing with inside, because it is the most durable.

Installation features

Before starting work, you need to prepare equipment and tools:

mirror and glass cleaner;
sprayer (if possible);
rags, sponges;
stationery or special knife;
viscose or cotton fabric for alignment and correction;
spatula.

The easiest way to install tint protection is with adhesive tape or tape. But according to reviews, this method is not reliable. It is recommended to purchase a special self-adhesive variety or prepare glue at home.

To ensure that the protection adheres correctly and reliably, the work is carried out in several stages:

Washing the window. It is advisable to wash away dirt from both sides for aesthetic appearance and reliable gluing.
Preparation of the solution. To do this, you will need to dissolve a small amount of liquid soap and warm water. It is not recommended to foam the liquid as this will impair the adhesion.
Align the film with the window. You will need to apply the protection to the glass and move it until it “stands” straight. Smooth the surface towards the edges and remove bubbles by smoothing with a viscose or cotton cloth.
After taking measurements, remove excess parts at the edges using a knife.

Many consumers use this method for easy and quick gluing regular window and a balcony. But how can you apply solar control film to a window so that it adheres better in all situations? It is not recommended to pre-make templates or cut the film according to measurements before gluing. After installation, contraction and deformation with the appearance of gaps is possible. Detailed and visual information about the application can be found in the video.

The service life of anti-vandal and sun-protective surfaces can be extended using the following operating recommendations:

choose exclusively opaque products;
It is useful to select products with anti-vandal properties to prevent break-ins and scattering of glass fragments upon impact;
It is recommended to trim the edges of the product only after complete drying and shrinkage;
within a month after the work, it is not recommended to wet the surface to avoid peeling off;
When washing windows, it is recommended to avoid aggressive detergents.

Advantages and disadvantages of solar control film

Regular and perforated products are distinguished by the presence of additional useful properties for operation:

high degree of heat reflection, preventing overheating in the warm season;
protection from thieves and prying eyes;
preventing fading of curtains, furniture, indoor coverings.

A significant disadvantage may be the potential harm to indoor plants needing ultraviolet light. But modern modifications protective equipment They transmit enough sunlight, so they do not harm flowers and seedlings.

Conclusion

Gluing protective equipment against ultraviolet radiation and overheating of premises in the warm season can be carried out without the help of specialists. To work, it is enough to have a soap solution, film and glass cleaning products on hand. To perform the procedure, it is important to choose the most suitable configurations that transmit enough light for plants, but do not allow furniture and fabrics in the interior to fade. Quality options additionally provide protection from prying eyes and reduce the likelihood of break-ins.

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